Control Room Staff Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
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Looking at a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, term-time only or annualised hours? This calculator shows how your pay would look for a Control Room Staff under different reduced or compressed patterns compared to full-time. Compare FTE and annual pay so you can weigh up options.
Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: Fire and Rescue pay (NJC). Illustrative wholetime pay bands; refreshed for 2025/26-style comparison. Retained, regional and brigade-specific rates differ. Check FBU or your fire authority.
- Figures are illustrative. We pro-rate full-time band pay by FTE (e.g. 0.8 for 4-day week, 0.9 for 9-day fortnight). Term-time and annualised hours use the same dataset; employer rules may differ.
- All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.
Guide for Control Room Staff
This guide explains reduced and compressed working patterns for Control Room Staff on Fire Control at Fire & Rescue. Not every employer offers every pattern; use this for pay impact, then confirm eligibility with HR.
Reduced hours for Control Room Staff
This page models named patterns (four-day week, nine-day fortnight, term-time only, annualised hours) for Control Room Staff on Fire Control at Fire & Rescue. Pay is pro-rated from full-time Fire and Rescue pay (NJC) basic pay unless your contract uses a different formula.
Reduced and compressed hours
A four-day week is typically 0.8 FTE. A nine-day fortnight is 0.9 FTE (nine working days in ten). Term-time-only staff are paid for weeks worked per year. Annualised hours contracts spread agreed hours across the year rather than fixed weekly patterns.
Employer variation
Not every employer offers every pattern. Some use a 0.89 FTE term-time formula for support staff. The calculator uses straightforward pro-rata from full-time band pay; your payroll may differ.
Example scenario
Illustrative example at bottom of band (matches calculator defaults)
| Band / grade | Fire Control |
|---|---|
| Full-time gross (example) | £28,215 |
| At 0.8 FTE (example) | £22,572 |
| Annual difference vs full-time | £5,643 |
Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
You'll see:
- Full-time pay vs your chosen pattern (e.g. 4-day week, term-time)
- Pro-rated annual pay and the difference
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Frequently asked questions
What patterns can Control Room Staff compare here?
Four-day week (0.8 FTE), nine-day fortnight (0.9), term-time only, annualised hours, or a custom FTE. Pay is pro-rated from full-time Fire Control pay in Fire and Rescue pay (NJC).
How does term-time pay work for Control Room Staff at Fire & Rescue?
You enter weeks worked per year (for example 39). We pro-rate annual full-time pay to that share of the year. Schools and councils sometimes use different formulas; check your contract.
Is this different from the part-time calculator?
The part-time tool uses a simple FTE slider. This one models named patterns that Fire & Rescue staff often request, which helps when discussing reduced hours with HR.
Will Fire & Rescue offer every pattern?
Eligibility varies. Some roles must maintain cover; others have term-time-only contracts by default. Use this for pay impact; HR confirms availability.
What about pension and leave on compressed hours?
Pensionable pay and leave are usually based on contracted hours. After choosing a pattern here, use the Annual Leave and Take-Home calculators with the same hours.
Are the results gross or net? Do you store my data?
Unless this page says otherwise, figures are gross (before tax, National Insurance and pension). We do not store inputs or results; everything runs in your browser.
Are these figures official for Control Room Staff?
No. All outputs are illustrative planning aids. Always check Fire & Rescue, your union, regulator or official published terms for definitive amounts and rules.
About this role
What is a Control Room Staff?
Fire control room staff handle emergency calls and mobilise appliances. They work in fire service control rooms. Pay is on fire service support scales.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Control room work offers variety and pressure. Pay and conditions depend on service. Progression to team lead or supervisor is common.
What about 4-day weeks or compressed hours?
Many employers support 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, term-time only or annualised hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with your chosen pattern for your band.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.